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Inductee
Phil Garner | |
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native of Rutledge, Tennessee, Phil Garner transferred to Bearden High School
in Knoxville in order to participate in the school's more complete athletic program.
The move paid off, and following graduation, Garner signed a baseball scholarship
with the University of Tennessee. During
his career with the Volunteers, Garner was a two-time All-Southeastern Conference
selection, the 1969 NCAA home run champion and a 1970 All-American.
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graduated from UT in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration and was drafted
by the Montreal Expos in the eighth round of the 1970 draft, but did not sign. A
three-time All-Star, Garner enjoyed an 18-year professional playing career starting
in 1971, when he was the first pick in the secondary phase of the January draft
by Oakland. He played primarily second and third base throughout his career.
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Following
his stint in Oakland, Garner played for Pittsburgh, Houston, Los Angeles and San
Francisco in a career that spanned 1973-1988. Phil
led National League second basemen in assists (499), total chances (869) and double
plays (116) in 1980 and was named to the National League All-Star team in both
1980 and 1981 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Following
his playing days, Phil Garner first served as manger of the Milwaukee Brewers
and currently serves as manager for the Detroit Tigers.
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